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State office administering Massachusetts financial aid programs including MASSGrant, MASSGrant Plus, Gilbert Matching Student Grant, and other need-based aid for MA residents attending participating schools. Aid is awarded after students file the FAFSA and the MA state aid application. Amounts vary by income and cost of attendance. Apply through your school's financial aid office; check eligibility at mass.edu/osfa. Use FAFSA school code lookup to ensure aid flows correctly.
617-391-6070 · One Ashburton Pl, Room 1401, Boston, MA 02108
Boston's community college offering affordable associate degrees, workforce certificates, and non-credit workforce training with strong support for adult learners, working parents, first-generation students, and English learners. Accepts MassReconnect and MassGrant+. Campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea with online and evening options. Apply online; bring photo ID, high school transcript or GED, and complete FAFSA for financial aid. Free placement testing and advising.
617-228-2000 · 250 New Rutherford Ave, Boston, MA 02129
State-chartered nonprofit helping Massachusetts families plan, save, and pay for college with U.Fund 529 savings plans, U.Plan prepaid tuition, MEFA student loans, and free college planning resources including virtual and in-person workshops. Free educational services; loan rates and fees are disclosed on the website. Call or visit the website to use college calculators, attend free webinars, and explore financial aid guidance for MA families.
1-800-449-6332 · 160 Federal St, 16th Floor, Boston, MA 02110